HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-09 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JULY 9, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to
order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 8:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan
Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
BROOKLYN CENTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL REZONING ISSUES
The proposed use was discussed as it relates to the zoning requirements of the property and the current
Ordinance. It was indicated that an Alternative Learning Center would be beneficial to the City; however
the matter of whether it is appropriate in the area should be determined. The matter of a variance to allow
the use was discussed where Mr. Boganey indicated that a Use Variance is not allowed in the State of
Minnesota.
The following opinions were expressed:
Sustain the Ordinance however send the item to the Planning Commission for further study to
determine if the circumstances of the Ordinance as it relates to the use have changed.
Uncomfortable deviating from the current zoning Ordinance at the risk of setting precedence. Use is
not appropriate in the industrial area. Encourage the School District to seek other solutions through
the Department of Education.
The matter needs thorough investigation for both positive and negative aspects. Refer the item to the
Planning Commission to review if circumstances have changed. Most comfortable if all aspects are
reviewed to insure the right decision by the City Council.
Planning Commission time should not be spent on the matter. The School District should resolve the
issue on its own and it does not have the money to spend on an Alternative Learning Center.
Amy Pelkey, Brooklyn Center Alternative Learning Center representative, explained that the Alternative
Learning Center would be for students in grades 9 -12, up to age 21. She discussed options explored by the
School District as it relates to extended programs. She discussed the programs that would be available to
students at the Alternative Learning Center.
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Greg Thielsen, 5306 Morgan Ave N, School Board Member, stated the School District is working towards
making a separation of those students who are comfortable in a regular school setting and those that are
unable to learn in the typical school setting. He discussed the needs that an Alternative Learning Center
would accommodate.
There was discussion on whether the Ordinance could be written to allow an Alternative Learning Center
with exclusion of K -12 uses.
Mr. Warren discussed the reasoning for the current Ordinance along with other factors to be considered.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to forward the matter to the Planning Commission for
review, comment, and recommendations.
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES CHARTER AMENDMENT
Mr. Boganey discussed the benefits of administrative fees and the purpose for the proposed Charter
amendment.
There was discussion on whether administrative fines should be initiated and the process of Charter
Commission approval.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to forward the matter to the Charter Commission for
consideration.
Concern was expressed that the initiation of administrative fines might encourage the City to find violators
to collect fines.
There was discussion where it was indicated that administrative fines may be less expensive for residents as
opposed to going through the court process for violations.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich seconded
adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:32 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 9, 2007.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its July 23, 2007, Regular Session.
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